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Joseph Kabila: Former president becomes DR Congo's latest rebel leader • Oct. 31, 2026, 12:32 AM ET (BBC)
What a New Rebel Alliance Means for Congo • Oct. 21, 2026, 9:08 PM ET (Foreign Policy)
Joseph Kabila's rebrand of M23: Will it boost the rebellion in eastern Congo? • Oct. 17, 2026, 12:38 AM ET (Nation.Africa)

Facts

Born June 4, 1971 (age 55) • Democratic Republic of the Congo
Title / Office president (2001-2019), Democratic Republic of the Congo
Political Affiliation People’s Party for Reconstruction and Democracy
Notable Family Members father Laurent Kabila

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Joseph Kabila, former President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, sits in an armchair wearing a dark suit and striped shirt, with greenery and a railing in the background.
Joseph Kabila, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, speaks at a podium with a microphone, wearing a suit and striped tie.
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